Use the iRobot HOME App to schedule, start, pause, or cancel cleaning cycles from anywhere at any time. The Roombas’ speed is also increased, which is possible in part because of the sensors to avoid bumping into obstacles too hard. Roomba budget models used a simplified interface (a single “Clean” button) and lacked some of the software-controlled flexibility of other versions. They were less expensive models intended for first-time purchasers.
The vacuum also has a small footprint so it can squeeze into tight spaces. Of the vacuums that cost under $250, the Eufy RoboVac 15C Max Robot Vacuum had the best overall performance in our tests. My sound meter recorded 68 dB, and you can’t adjust the suction power for a quieter clean. Multiple floors — Mapping can sometimes also cover multiple floors, which can be useful if you live on more than one level. The Roomba i3+ can be controlled via an app as well as with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can create a schedule and connect it to smart home devices. Unlike the more expensive Roomba i7+ and s9+, though, the i3+ can’t be directed to map individual rooms.
If all you want is a budget vacuum that will use bounce navigation to knock around your kitchen after dinner, there are plenty of decent options. For example, the Eufy 11S ($200) is very short, to fit under the lowest dyson robot vacuum cabinets. I like the Yeedi K650 because the battery lasts a really long time for a budget vac—more than 100 minutes—and it navigates adroitly around the most common vacuum traps in my house, like my kitchen step.
Typically listed for $799, one of iRobot’s latest robot vacuums is now available for 25% off. When we tested the j7+, our testers were impressed with the 9.35 grams of debris it picked up per run, making it on par with most manual vacuums. You can also use the iRobot Genius mobile app to program your Roomba to clean up specific spots in your house at specific times. So, if you just need to vacuum under the kitchen table after dinner every night but don’t want your entire home cleaned again, the j7+ can embark on a quick spot clean.
It has the power to vault over raised thresholds and automatically finds high traffic/high dirt areas where it should spend more time. To get the best of both robot worlds, there irobot vacuum cleaner are bundles of vacuum and mopping robot devices that can talk to each other. Set the robot vacuum to remove all the dust and dirt , then a robot mop can wash the floor.